Tag: California

On a Mission

August 26, 2015

Today we ride the rails. We purchase our tickets at a window in a building with high ceilings and tall chandeliers of wrought iron. Long wooden benches, smooth from years of use, sit in formation facing the ticket windows in expectation. There are two people ahead of us. We didn’t order our tickets online, we chose … More On a Mission

The Pits

August 25, 2015

I love the smell of California in the morning. It’s this light freshness that tricks me into believing the day will be cool. Not so, these past August days. Today, while tooling around Los Angeles I took in the dichotomy that defines this city. An IHOP that has complimentary valet parking for those that cannot … More The Pits

Paris Back Booth

August 24, 2015

There is such a relaxed freedom in traveling alone. I am responsible for only me. Every decision to be made needs to run through whatever filters are currently open in my mind alone. Today I choose to treat myself to a big girl, grown-up, sit-down meal at Le Grand Comptoir at the Houston airport, while … More Paris Back Booth

Delicate and Strong

April 23, 2013

Cambria, California: Along the coast in Cambria a boardwalk with cliff edge look-outs has been carefully laid with great care and concern for the environment and the natural habitats present beachside. On a windy, early morning walk this is what I found. With all the wind and people walking by, the squirrels, rabbits and birds, it was amazing … More Delicate and Strong

Ocean Art

April 22, 2013

Cambria, California: While wandering along the beach we came upon this jumble of sea plants. And while someone may have posed it, the actual work of creatively tangling all the parts could only have been done by the ocean.

Good Morning

April 7, 2013

Cambria: Along the Pacific Coast Highway in Cambria there are raised boardwalks on the cliffs overlooking the ocean. Under these walkways exists an entire eco-system. There are squirrels, rabbits, lizards, snakes, spiders and various other bugs and rodents. So used to humans, the squirrels and the rabbits were unafraid of our presence and even willing to pose for close-ups.